Singapore is fascinating, and I would love to visit some day. They have some odd laws and penal codes, but it seems to really keep crime and drug use to an extreme low.
It looks as if they have some pretty crazy architecture! I'm not sure if that hotel is more an homage to Stonehenge, or if an alien spacecraft landed on top of a few skyscrapers! Love the dance-vertisement! lol
When I was an undergraduate in product design, there was an exchange program with a school in Singapore. I wish I could have gone, but it was very expensive.
The hotel is supposed to be like a boat on top (I would have never guessed :) You are right, they do have some odd laws and hefty penalties. The one I like the best is the anti-gum law. There is heavy advertising to get rid of your gum before stepping foot in Singapore or a $5000 fine. I like that one as being a business owner, I really hate gum on concrete :) Another surprise was how spotless their subway was, but then I saw the sign posted...$500 fine if you bring food or drink on the subway. It certainly works for them.